What did Oscar romero get shot for?
Archbishop Romero was assassinated "one day after a sermon in which he had called on Salvadoran soldiers, as Christians, to obey God's higher order and to stop carrying out the government's repression and violations of basic human rights." [Wikipedia]
On what date was Oscar Romero shot?
Oscar Romero was shot while saying Mass on March 24, 1980.
Where was Oscar Romero shot?
Oscar Romero was shot during the Consecration of a Mass he was saying at a church in/near San Salvador, El Salvador.
How was Archbishop Oscar Romero martyred?
Oscar Romero was shot during the consecration at a Mass he was saying on March 24, 1980.
Did Bishop Oscar Romero die instantly after he was shot?
Yes, he died almost instantly after being shot.
What is an interesting fact about Oscar Romero?
he was shot while elevating the chalice at the end of the Eucharistic rite
Why was Oscar Romero shot?
Oscar Romero spoke out against the oppression and persecutions carried out by the government of El Salvador. This did not make the ruling class happy so a member of the right wing death squads was sent to "deal with the problem."
What country did Oscar romero live in?
Oscar Romero was from El Salvador. Archbishop Oscar Romero lived in saint Tropez.
What did Archbishop Oscar Romeo die for?
Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador was shot during Mass because he preached nonviolence and the end to government cruelty and torturing of citizens. He preached against the government and therefore was shot for it.
Who is Oscar Romero?
Oscar Romero was a Catholic bishop who was declared a martyr by Pope Francis.
Was Oscar Romero Spanish?
No, Oscar Romero was Salvadorean - from El Salvador - but his language was Spanish.
What did Oscar Romero believe in?
Oscar Romero truly believed in justice and that everyone should be equal.
When did Oscar Romero become an archbishop?
Oscar Romero was elevated to archbishop on February 23, 1977.
Is Oscar Romero gay?
Oscar Romero was an archbishop, a martyr and currently is a candidate for sainthood but he was not gay.
How was Oscar Romero killed?
He was shot by a member of a government supported right wing death squad while he said Mass in El Salvador.
What did Oscar Romero do for a living?
Oscar Romero was a Catholic Archbishop in El Salvador who worked for human rights.
How old was Oscar Romero when he died?
Oscar Romero was assassinated on March 24, 1980, at the age of 62.
How and why did Oscar Romero become a Christian?
Oscar Romero 'became' a Christian because he was baptised at the age of 2, in 1919.
What country does Oscar Romero live in?
Oscar Romero was born in Ciudad Barrios, a small town in El Salvador .
What is the feast date of Archbishop Oscar Romero?
Oscar Romero has not yet been beatified so does not have a feast day.
When was Archbishop Oscar Romero High School created?
Archbishop Oscar Romero High School was created in 2004.
Was Oscar Romero canonized?
A cause for sainthood for Oscar Romero has been opened but he has not been declared a saint. Recently, Pope Francis has approved the martyrdom declaration for Oscar Romero so the door is now open for him to be beatified.
Why was Oscar Romero killed?
Archbishop Romero frequently spoke out against the cruelty and oppression of the government of El Salvador. This angered the government at its supporters. A member of the extreme right-wing death squad shot him while he was saying Mass.
Why is Oscar Romero considered a martyr and how did he die for his faith?
Romero was shot while he celebrated Mass by a right-wing death squad member because he was working to get the government to stop its oppresive way of running the country and persecution of the poor.
How long did Oscar Romero live?
Oscar Romero lived from 1917 until 1980. He was a christian and Archbishop of San Salvador.
What did Oscar Romero do in life?
Oscar Romero protested the injustices and persecutions inflicted upon the poor in El Salvador by the government.
What does Oscar Romero do today?
Oscar Romero was Archbishop of San Salvador up until his assassination in 1980 while saying mass.
What is Oscar Romero patron saint of?
A cause for sainthood has been opened for Oscar Romero but he is not a canonized saint yet so has on patronages.
How old was Oscar Romero when he became archbishop?
Oscar Romero was 59 years old when appointed archbishop on February 23, 1977.
What was Oscar Romero first job?
From an early age, Oscar Romero wanted to become a priest. He left home at the age of 14 and began his training. Romero was ordained as a priest in 1942 in Rome.
Was Oscar Romero born into one of the fourteen families that ruled El Salvador?
No, Oscar Romero was not born to the ruling class of El Salvador.
Did Archbishop Oscar Romero have a disease?
Oscar Romero was never in great health. However, I do not know if they attributed this to any one particular cause.
How was Oscar romero involved in religion in his life?
Oscar Romero was an ArchBishop in South America. He opposed the Government's treatment of poor people, & was assassinated for it.
How did Oscar Romero help the poor?
Oscar Romero stood up for the poor people's rights. He did through peaceful methods such as speeches and peace marches.
Who killed Oscar Romero?
Oscar Romero was killed by a right wing death squad working for the government of El Salvador on March 24, 1980.
What sacrifices did Oscar Romero make?
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What is Archbishop Oscar Romero High School's motto?
Archbishop Oscar Romero High School's motto is 'We plant the seed that one day will grow'.
Where did Oscar Romero come from?
Archbishop Romero was from the country of El Salvador in Central America.
Is Oscar Romero a saint yet?
No, Romero has not been canonized but there is an open cause for sainthood.
How does Oscar Romero being compared with a Martyr?
Romero died as a martyr while serving God and his people.